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Old 02-03-2014, 07:04 PM   #5
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Re: Front suspension crossmember?

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Originally Posted by killerpanel View Post
I am looking to replace it, yes. But the problem I have had with Heidts parts is they use there own calipers, ball joints, rotors and such. So when something needed replacement, you had to go back to them. $$$$ There are companies that make control arms that use Original equipment style ball joint. And will give you the Moog replacement # so you can go to Napa and replace these parts. I don't want to get stuck with a bunch of specialty, 1 off parts that I can't replace.
Porterbuilts stuff uses C10 parts. I know their parts (crossmember & a-arms) are typically lighter than OE stuff. You might try them & see if they can do chromoly for greater weight savings. They have a coil-over option.

Fatmans Fab has a bolt-in C10 set-up thats MII based so replacement parts for those should be typical parts store items. They're also prob lighter duty & would likely also be lighter weight.
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